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Howard County Parent Recognized During Eighth Annual Parent Involvement Matters Awards
Richard Ryans, a Ducketts Lane Elementary School parent, was named a semifinalist and the Howard County honoree for Maryland’s Parent Involvement Matters Awards. The Parent Involvement Matters Award (PIMA) Program is the nation’s first statewide initiative of its kind—recognizing parents and legal guardians for their exceptional support of public education. Parents are nominated for demonstrating […]
Two New Partnerships Support HCPSS Running Programs
The Howard County Public School System has partnered with Feet First Sports and M-F Athletic, Everything Track & Field to provide resources and support for high school running programs. The partnerships was formalized with an official partnership signing Friday, June 12. Both organizations will provide funding to support the running programs at all 12 high […]
HCPSS Students and Staff Recognized at May Board of Education Meetings
Superintendent Renee A. Foose recognized the following student and staff achievements at the Board of Education meetings on May 7 and May 20: Students: Nicholas Kim, a 10th-Grader at River Hill High School, and Phillip Balakirsky, an 11th-Grader from Centennial High School, have achieved perfect scores on the SAT. Only .003 percent of students who […]
HCPSS Wins Awards for Supporting Employee Wellness
The American Heart Association has recognized Howard County Public School System for its commitment to workplace wellness. The association annually recognizes employers who go above and beyond when it comes to the health of their employees by demonstrating progressive leadership and concern for their staff. The school system was recognized as a Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite […]
Board of Education to Meet with County Council, June 16
The Howard County Board of Education will hold their quarterly meeting with the County Council at 8:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. The meeting will be held in the George Howard Building at 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD.
Board of Education to Hold Retreat, June 12
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a Retreat at 12:30 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2015, in the Boardroom, at The Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting, June 11
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2015 in the Board Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. Both the afternoon and the evening session, which convenes at 7:30 p.m., will begin with a “Public Forum,” when members […]
Board Approves FY16 Operating and Capital Budgets
The Howard County Board of Education adopted its Operating Budget for the 2015-2016 school year (FY16) during its meeting on May 27. The budget totals $776.3 million, which fully funds the Board’s total budget request of the County and represents approximately $3 million in county funding above the required Maintenance of Effort funding. It represents […]
Cedar Lane School Students Participated in Special Olympics Relay Across America
The Cedar Lane School was part of the Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Two Cedar Lane student teams carried the Flame of Hope torch through the school’s parking lot and across a finish line. The segment of the relay took place on the Cedar Lane School campus located in […]
Board of Education Policy Committee to Meet , June 10
The Policy Committee of the Board of Education will meet at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in Conference Room ML2, at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.